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Deeds. Legal documents.

 Subject
Subject Source: Other Source
Scope Note: A formal written instrument setting forth the terms of an agreement, contract, or obligation, whether in relation to persons or things, including the voluntary constitution, transmission, or discharge of rights or obligations relating to either movable or heritable property. Source: Bell, William. 'Dictionary and digest of the law of Scotland'.

Found in 454 Collections and/or Records:

Deeds relating to tenure: West Lothian., 1538-1806.

 Series
Identifier: Ch.1210-1234
Scope and Contents From the Series:

The deeds are arranged under country, county, and smaller unit, the smaller unit being either the subject of the conveyance or a covering unit mentioned in the document. They are indexed under the names of the smaller units and also, in the case of Scotland, under the names of the parties.

Dates: 1538-1806.

Deeds relating to tenure: Worcester. Ten acres., Late thirteenth century.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.1277
Scope and Contents From the Series:

The deeds are arranged under country, county, and smaller unit, the smaller unit being either the subject of the conveyance or a covering unit mentioned in the document. They are indexed under the names of the smaller units and also, in the case of Scotland, under the names of the parties.

Dates: Late thirteenth century.

Deeds relating to the Barony of Callendar and the lands within it., 1568-1693, undated.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Ch.8618-8682
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Papers relate mainly to the properties of the Earls of Callendar in Stirlingshire, West Lothian, and Morayshire.

Dates: 1568-1693, undated.

Deeds relating to the barony of Melgund., 1643-1688.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Ch.10040-10057
Scope and Contents From the Series: The charters of the Minto family include titles to all the lands owned by the family in Roxburghshire, Fife, and Angus. The Roxburghshire titles include a few from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries but they and the Angus titles are not numerous until the seventeenth century. The earliest Fife titles however go back to the twelfth century, and the series is virtually complete from then until modern times.The lands of Headshaw were acquired by Sir Gilbert Elliot, 1st Baronet,...
Dates: 1643-1688.

Deeds relating to the barony of Minto mainly concerning the manufacture of votes., 1778-1792.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Ch.8981-8995
Scope and Contents From the Series: The charters of the Minto family include titles to all the lands owned by the family in Roxburghshire, Fife, and Angus. The Roxburghshire titles include a few from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries but they and the Angus titles are not numerous until the seventeenth century. The earliest Fife titles however go back to the twelfth century, and the series is virtually complete from then until modern times.The lands of Headshaw were acquired by Sir Gilbert Elliot, 1st Baronet,...
Dates: 1778-1792.

Deeds relating to the financial difficulties of Francis Scott of Altoun., 1712-1724.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Ch.9266-9302
Scope and Contents From the Series: The charters of the Minto family include titles to all the lands owned by the family in Roxburghshire, Fife, and Angus. The Roxburghshire titles include a few from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries but they and the Angus titles are not numerous until the seventeenth century. The earliest Fife titles however go back to the twelfth century, and the series is virtually complete from then until modern times.The lands of Headshaw were acquired by Sir Gilbert Elliot, 1st Baronet,...
Dates: 1712-1724.

Deeds relating to the lands of Colquhally and Pitcairn Mill., 1555, 1597, 1607, 1621, 1630.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Ch.9399-9405
Scope and Contents From the Series: The charters of the Minto family include titles to all the lands owned by the family in Roxburghshire, Fife, and Angus. The Roxburghshire titles include a few from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries but they and the Angus titles are not numerous until the seventeenth century. The earliest Fife titles however go back to the twelfth century, and the series is virtually complete from then until modern times.The lands of Headshaw were acquired by Sir Gilbert Elliot, 1st Baronet,...
Dates: 1555, 1597, 1607, 1621, 1630.

Deeds relating to the lands of Great Doods in Reigate Surrey., 1613-1673.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Ch.10273-10306
Scope and Contents From the Series: The charters of the Minto family include titles to all the lands owned by the family in Roxburghshire, Fife, and Angus. The Roxburghshire titles include a few from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries but they and the Angus titles are not numerous until the seventeenth century. The earliest Fife titles however go back to the twelfth century, and the series is virtually complete from then until modern times.The lands of Headshaw were acquired by Sir Gilbert Elliot, 1st Baronet,...
Dates: 1613-1673.

Deeds relating to the lands of Headshaw., 1629-1779.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Ch.8996-9007
Scope and Contents From the Series: The charters of the Minto family include titles to all the lands owned by the family in Roxburghshire, Fife, and Angus. The Roxburghshire titles include a few from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries but they and the Angus titles are not numerous until the seventeenth century. The earliest Fife titles however go back to the twelfth century, and the series is virtually complete from then until modern times.The lands of Headshaw were acquired by Sir Gilbert Elliot, 1st Baronet,...
Dates: 1629-1779.

Deeds relating to the lands of Mounthooly., 1632, 1684, 1846, 1858.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Ch.9217-9220
Scope and Contents From the Series: The charters of the Minto family include titles to all the lands owned by the family in Roxburghshire, Fife, and Angus. The Roxburghshire titles include a few from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries but they and the Angus titles are not numerous until the seventeenth century. The earliest Fife titles however go back to the twelfth century, and the series is virtually complete from then until modern times.The lands of Headshaw were acquired by Sir Gilbert Elliot, 1st Baronet,...
Dates: 1632, 1684, 1846, 1858.

Deeds relating to the lands of Spittall., 1607, 1627, 1642-1643.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Ch.9539-9545
Scope and Contents From the Series: The charters of the Minto family include titles to all the lands owned by the family in Roxburghshire, Fife, and Angus. The Roxburghshire titles include a few from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries but they and the Angus titles are not numerous until the seventeenth century. The earliest Fife titles however go back to the twelfth century, and the series is virtually complete from then until modern times.The lands of Headshaw were acquired by Sir Gilbert Elliot, 1st Baronet,...
Dates: 1607, 1627, 1642-1643.

Deeds relating to the lands of Upper and Nether Law of Raperlaw., 1710, 1718.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Ch.9203-9207
Scope and Contents From the Series: The charters of the Minto family include titles to all the lands owned by the family in Roxburghshire, Fife, and Angus. The Roxburghshire titles include a few from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries but they and the Angus titles are not numerous until the seventeenth century. The earliest Fife titles however go back to the twelfth century, and the series is virtually complete from then until modern times.The lands of Headshaw were acquired by Sir Gilbert Elliot, 1st Baronet,...
Dates: 1710, 1718.

Deeds relating to the lands of Urquhart., 1565-1591, 1620, 1793.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Ch.9546-9552
Scope and Contents From the Series: The charters of the Minto family include titles to all the lands owned by the family in Roxburghshire, Fife, and Angus. The Roxburghshire titles include a few from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries but they and the Angus titles are not numerous until the seventeenth century. The earliest Fife titles however go back to the twelfth century, and the series is virtually complete from then until modern times.The lands of Headshaw were acquired by Sir Gilbert Elliot, 1st Baronet,...
Dates: 1565-1591, 1620, 1793.

Deeds relating to the Loch of Lochgelly., 1587, 1666.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Ch.9497-9498
Scope and Contents From the Series: The charters of the Minto family include titles to all the lands owned by the family in Roxburghshire, Fife, and Angus. The Roxburghshire titles include a few from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries but they and the Angus titles are not numerous until the seventeenth century. The earliest Fife titles however go back to the twelfth century, and the series is virtually complete from then until modern times.The lands of Headshaw were acquired by Sir Gilbert Elliot, 1st Baronet,...
Dates: 1587, 1666.

Deeds relating to the tenure of lands belonging to members of the Livingston family., 1428-1702.

 Series
Identifier: Ch.8618-8890
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Papers relate mainly to the properties of the Earls of Callendar in Stirlingshire, West Lothian, and Morayshire.

Dates: 1428-1702.

Deskford., 1577.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.8703

Discharges and deeds., 1843-1856.

 File
Identifier: Acc.3521/44
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Including legal and financial papers.

Dates: 1843-1856.

Draft arrangement and deed of covenant concerning estate of Alexander Ellice and George Ellice, both deceased., 1 January 1817.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.12728
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The papers relate to the various activities in which members of the family were involved. An inventory of these charters is available.

Dates: 1 January 1817.